Alison Behnke

It's dangerous to talk on the phone during a thunderstorm. Flushing the toilet sprays water around the bathroom. Freezers can burn your food. You may have heard these common sayings or beliefs before. But are they really true? Can they be proven through research? Let's investigate seventeen statements about the kitchen and home to find out which ones are right, which ones are wrong, and which ones stump even the experts! Find out whether the smell...

The Middle East boasts a long, intricate history and a vibrant modern culture that is reflected in their cuisine. Lamb is the most commonly used meat and locally grown beans, rice, dates, and nuts are popular ingredients. Some dishes are shared by many countries in the region, but each nation also has its own specialties, leading to a diverse and interesting blend of dishes.

The seven countries of Central America share many culinary traditions, while offering their own unique specialty dishes. The region is home to a wide range of resources, including various crops and fresh seafood. Many of their traditional dishes and meals are a blend of Spanish, Caribbean and Native Central American influences, offering the diner a varied and unique dining experience.

What would you have worn if you lived during the 1930's, 1940's, and 1950's? It depends on who you were! For 1930's high fashion, nothing beat Coco Chanel's women's suit-a slim, straight skirt with a matching boxy jacket. And for a classy evening, men donned black tuxedos and velvet smoking jackets. Read more about depression era and wartime fashions-from the form-fitting little black dress to polo shirts, stylish snoods, and chic chignons-in this...

Presents the life, accomplishments, and assassination of John Lennon and the troubled history of his assassin, Mark David Chapman.

By the early and mid-nineteenth century, many US citizens were moving westward. Some of them settled in the territories of Texas and California, which belonged to Mexico at that time. In 1835 the tension between the two countries turned violent; US settlers started fighting for independence in the Texas Revolution. That conflict went on to ignite the Mexican-American War in 1846. The war lasted close to two years and claimed thousands of lives. In...

A historical and current look at Italy, discussing the land, the government, the people, and the economy.

Brides are always all dressed in white. Cowboys were the first people to wear jeans. Wearing a hat indoors can make you go bald. You may have heard these common sayings or beliefs before. But are they really true? Can they be proven through research? Let's investigate seventeen statements about fashion and find out which ones are right, which ones are wrong, and which ones stump even the experts! Find out whether women really once wore skirts so wide...